Rafael Nadal embraced his career-best at the start of the seas this year, winning 20 straight matches for the third-best start on the ATP TOur since 1990. The 21-time Major champion gave his best to await the clay season undefeated, but he lost the Indian Wells final to Taylor Fritz on Sunday.Thus, Rafa has won three titles from four finals in 2022, leading the ATP Race and hoping for more on his favorite surface. Dealing with an injury, the Spaniard did not play at his best against the American, who almost skipped his first Masters 1000 final due to a troubled ankle.Fritz decided to give it a go and defeated Nadal 6-3, 7-6 in two hours and six minutes. Rafa was pleased with his effort, saying he could no …

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